I think probably my favorite camera has been whatever phone camera I have. It’s always there, hanging out…waiting to be remembered in situations where my “camera-camera” is forgotten at home, or too narrow/wide/out-of-film/etc…It has it’s drawbacks:

-capture lag (I think this is the single most annoying thing about my phone’s camera). I like being able to say “yes, this is the moment”

-people think you’re creepier when you ask to work with them on a photo with a phone camera…it’s a lot less endearing for all kinds of reasons

-I have less control over things (that goes both good/bad ways admittedly)

My film camera is getting a lot of exercise lately. Who knows, it may be my next favorite!

My favourite camera is usually one I left at home – that’s cos it’s my TLR Rolleiflex 3.5 and it’s not convenient most the time. I have to use a light meter (app works great), it’s bulky to carry, it’s 6×6 so you just get 12 shots per roll of 120 film, and then I send my film to Taiwan to be processed so I have to wait ages to see the results.

But I love composing for the square format, the mechanicalness, looking down onto that gorgeous ground glass focusing screen, the quirkiness where your image is flipped on the x axis so you always pan the wrong way. So while not my best camera for everyday things, this is my favourite and I think the limitations can be a good thing for creativity.

The Sony NEX 5-N that I’ve been using since 2013. I know it’s been superseded many times over but I’ve never felt the need to upgrade (although a viewfinder would be nice). I only shoot with vintage lenses and it’s been a fine partner for all the ones I’ve owned.

I am starting to understand the Araki quote that if you want to change your images change your camera. Each has a different purpose and/or AURA.

There was a point in my career where I didn’t own a camera of my own and I had to borrow cameras. In that case you don’t feel comfortable readjusting the settings to fit your mode of shooting,so I have learned to tweak very little and go with as many of the factory defaults as possible. Trust my OWN instincts.

That said, The Leica M (film M7, M4, or digital M8, M9, MM, M240, M246, M10) is my go to for most things. Right behind it the RICOH GR is always with me as a back up or in situations where I can’t even bring an M. But then I mostly shot the SL with R and M adapters in the last 12 months, and ever more medium format Pentax 645z and Leica S 007 (recent). For film I’m happy with a one lens set up with a Hassy 603xi and Pentax 67 to give a little more than my M7 in 35mm, for faster film shooting a Contax G2 (although it’s MF is awful and it’s AF is sometimes hit or miss).

Each camera is different. So you “need” to try them all? Absolutely not. Does it stress you out to choose? If so K.I.S.S. But if you want to diversify and also learn to trust your own instincts – by all means shoot with as many cameras as you possibly can. If for no other reason but to prove to yourself it isn’t about the TOOL you use it’s about YOU.

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My actual favorite camera is a Mamiya RZ67, which can’t be off a tripod. Not really a street camera but hey, maybe someday as an experiment. I’ve been using a Leica M8 but am about to trade it in for something else. Wonderfully sharp but the files are too small, not enough dynamic range, and the light meter is constantly telling me to overexpose. Lots of people on this thread seem to like Fuji….

I’m wondering, is there anyone who use prosumer/bridge camera for street photography?

I was just starting get into photography from zero, around 3 months ago (July 2017). I’m currently using film cameras, my father-in-law’s, Canonet QL17 and/or Konica Autoreflex TC. Sometimes, I use my android phone (Xiaomi Redmi Pro), but most of the times, it’s just too slow.

I’m considering to buy Fuji Finepix S4500 or S2980 as my first digital camera. As far as I know, I see prosumer/bridge camera as a “point and shoot with manual control”. The main consideration why I want to acquire a prosumer/bridge camera is because they’re budget-friendly (approx USD 100, secondhand – good condition). they are simple, no need more budget for lenses and have viewfinder (it’s crucial for me since Jakarta is really sunny in most mid day). Unfortunately, I’ve never found any specific review or picture results of street photography using this kind of camera. Most of them are still objects, like landscape or posed people.

Most mirrorless (mostly body only, secondhand) in my budget range don’t have viewfinder. I also need more time for saving money to buy lens.

Is there any crucial consideration, before I acquired this kind of camera?

My old Praktica LTL. Four controls: ISO, Shutter Speed, Aperture and focus. Built like a tank and sounded like one too. Spent years rattling around in my company car when I worked in the oilpatch. Stolen in LA.

My OM2n: Small, simple and oy! such a viewfinder. You should wish for such a viewfinder! When ever I use it or my OM-4 I feel like I’m falling into the camera. Oh, and the TTL flash that no camera has matched (except for the rest of the OM series).

My perfect digital camera would have only four controls: ISO on a dial on the top plate, Shutter Speed dial on the top plate on mounting ring ala OM, Aperture on the lens, and Focus via nicely damped helicoid; I detest fly by wire. Only the Leica M comes close and I treasure my M-E for that very reason.